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RJ Mitte birth
When Mitte was born he wasn’t breathing, which resulted in permanent brain damage. -
Adoption
Weeks later he was later adopted by Roy Frank Mitte Jr. and Dyna Mitte. -
Diagnosed
At the age of three RJ Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a disability that affects the movement, muscles, and posture of the body. -
Physical Therapy
At the age of three, after the diagnosis, doctors put Mitte’s legs in casts to straighten his legs. Throughout most of his childhood he was placed in leg braces and used crutches, yet overtime his body strengthened from exercise and athletic activities. -
Moving
Moved to Los Angeles -
First Major Role
RJ Mitte began his acting career at a young age, which consisted of mostly roles of being an extra. He later was offered the role of Walter White Jr. in AMC’s Breaking Bad, who also has cerebral palsy. -
First Award
At the 2013 Media Access Awards, Mitte received the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award for his portrayal of Walter White, Jr. -
Modeling
In Spring 2014, Mitte modeled for a Gap campaign.[ -
Activism
Mitte appeared on the cover of the February/March 2015 issue of Neurology Now. The issue included a short biography and his views on cerebral palsy, bullying, and his acting career -
Modeling
In June 2015, Mitte walked for Vivienne Westwood on a catwalk.